World Famous Grater

An American kitchen classic. People from all across the world have written and shared stories about inheriting a 100+ year-old Bromwell grater, and they remain sharp even after all these years. More than likely, your mom, grandmother or maybe even great-grandmother used this same grater in their kitchens. Our handcrafted box grater features fine, medium, and coarse grating surfaces, plus a slicing surface, which makes it the most versatile cheese grater on the market. No cords, no noise, and it's very easy to clean. A true keepsake, our original cheese grater will find itself happily in your home for generations upon generations to come. This is where the tradition and art of grating cheese began.

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We respectfully offer you to find a comfortable, quiet place to relax as you prepare to travel back in time…no time machine necessary. Life was rough. Yet, such inventions as our old fashioned cheese grater quickly became a favorite kitchen item as word of its existence quickly traveled throughout the Wild West, mostly by horseback. Luckily, consider yourself special as a small number of those who will know what it was like in the old fashioned days when our one-of-a-kind kitchen grater was a part of almost every meal from those who worked the saloons in the town square where an ice-cold beer and scrambled eggs with grated cheddar cheese was the grub of the day to traveling on horseback through rugged, dangerous trails where cheese was the only means of nutrition. Now that you’re comfortable, allow me to guide you on this adventure as we travel back in time…

Back in the day, back in 1819, Jacob Bromwell, inventor, father, and family man, was the only pioneer known to perfect the World Famous Grater also known as our tin grater or stainless grater amongst you smart history buffs who are ‘in the know’. Our four sided grater has been known to serve such uses as providing calcium to mouth-watering scrambled eggs, heavenly homemade muffins, and oatmeal on a chilly day to building strong bones, helping lose weight, and keeping your kidneys in good health. Back in the old days when our country was young and the west was still being explored by such folks as Lewis & Clark, Jacob Bromwell mysteriously knew his World Famous Grater would not only be useful for grandma concerned about her family’s health, but those folks living along the river catching mackerel and tuna where adding grated cheese to an already healthy, delicious meal would surely ‘hit the spot’.

We at Jacob Bromwell believe knowing the history of the World Famous Grater would give a further appreciation of our bromwell grater. The invention of the cheese grater is generally attributed to François Boullier, a citizen of Paris, France in the 1540's. The first grater was made out of pewter and is now on display at the Muséum du Havre (in Le Havre, France). The grater was invented as a result of the cheese surplus in the first half of the 16th century. The surplus is recorded in detail in Jaques Debonier's Encyclopaedic History of Cheese (1854). According to Debonier, the surplus is the result of the consumption of meat which was discouraged due to health reasons. Farmers, due to the drop in meat demand, converted much of their operation to dairy, which accounted for the ‘explosion’ of cheese varieties in the 16th century. However, the market was quickly overloaded with cheese and it began to sit in great quantities in storage. Some of the newly discovered cheese varieties hardened over time.

Boullier developed the grater, which he used to convert the hard cheese into a marketable table condiment, which quickly became popular. The grater saw a new growth of popularity among the wealthy citizens of Paris in the 1540s and early 1550s. In 1555, however, a drought stuck most of Europe, and it quickly lessened the amount of dairy. As soon as it began, the cheese surplus ended. With the rise in price of cheese, it was soon considered a special, expensive treat and the grater only remained in use with the rich folks. By the 1580's, the grater and grated cheese had all but disappeared from French recipes and meals.

Grate Information About Your World Famous Grater:

A Jacob Bromwell® product is an investment for life. Only Bromwell manufactures these quality cheese graters! Many other cheese graters imitate the original Bromwell design. None are made as well, and none have the history to back them up. See how it's made here at our Factory Tour!

This is the real deal. Still a top seller, still made by Bromwell, and still proudly made in America by red-blooded American workers.

Available in both 'original tin' and 'stainless steel'. As a company that prides itself on the authenticity of its products, this Heritage Collection product is available in 'original tin', which is the same material that our company used nearly two centuries ago. For those who prefer a more premium material, we are now offering this product in 'stainless steel' as well for an additional cost. As a premium material, stainless steel has a shinier finish than tin, is a bit heavier, and is rust-resistant.

It's still made the good old fashioned way. Handle is attached to the grater using old-fashioned metalworking techniques, just like the graters made by our company nearly 200 years ago.

We invented this cheese grater back in 1819. Invented by Mr. Bromwell himself back in 1819, this cheese grater is where the tradition and art of grating began.

Stainless steel is guaranteed not to rust. This grater is now also built out of quality stainless steel and guaranteed not to rust.

It's the most versatile cheese grater on the market. 9" grater features fine, medium, and coarse grating surfaces, plus a slicing surface, which makes it the most versatile cheese grater on the market.

Product care: Hand wash only. Do not place in dishwasher.

Dimensions and weight: 4 x 3 x 9 (inches), 0.45 (pounds).

Minor cosmetic imperfections may occur. Small imperfections are a natural part of the handmade process and lend charm, depth, and individuality to each piece.

This product is guaranteed for life. Your purchase is backed by our 100% Lifetime Guarantee, so you can buy with confidence.

It's proudly made in America. Still Made in the USA, even after all these years. Buy American and save jobs.

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PRODUCT REVIEWS:

Nice to see tradition and quality still live. I'll be passing both to my grandkids.

Rose Ann

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what a Lovely, Lovely item. I just checked my kitchen cabinet, and what do you know? It's a Bromwell. Except mine says "michigan City' on it, but I called customer service and they said it's the same one, just with the updated name 'Jacob Bromwell'.

I acquired one of these graters when my mother passed away. I remember her saying she got it from her mother. I contacted Jacob Bromwell to get an idea of just how old it was, and for 65 years old it still works like new. Patricia, where else can you buy something this useful at this price and have it last this long.

Miller

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An exquisite piece of kitchen equipment! I have had a few box graters now mostly made in lands far far away (Not to say all that is made over seas is crap, but I'm sure you know what I am getting at... The Detail and Attention used in crafting!). I was always jealous of my moms... It was made in the 50's, in Santa Barbara CA none the less. I was ecstatic to find this little gem, and I must say it works so well, and has such sharp blades it make s the roughest jobs seem like a day at the beach! The BEST and made here at home... PERFECT!!!

Patricia

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I want one! It's too expensive though

Jim Cox

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Thanks for a GREAT product--glad you are still making them here in the USA. We have a flour sifter and grater that have both been used many thousabds of time--the grater is great for making potato chips along with home fries and of course, grating cheese(we are a mac and cheese family)!

My mother passed at 96 in 2010 and both were staples in her kitchen as long as I can remember.

Erik Larson

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I just got this beauty last week, and for some reason it looked familiar. I figured out that it looked like the one my mom inherited from my grandmother. I decided to take a look in my mom's kitchen and have a look. I pull out the grater, and there it is, "BROMWELL, Michigan City, Indiana" stamped on the side. Hers has to be from the 1950s! It looks just as new as the one delivered last week. And by the way, it shreds like Adam Jones of Tool. And from a proud Union family, thanks for keeping it made in the USA!